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Newsroom Lehigh Valley Zoo July 16, 2021 |
Ryan Leckey of Newswatch 16 took a road trip to visit education specialist Rachel this morning and learn a little bit about two of our animal ambassadors – Bahati the African Penguin and Audi the Fennec Fox!
### As a member-supported non-profit organization, Lehigh Valley Zoological Society was founded in 2004, but it has been treasured community landmark for centuries. Located in the Lehigh Valley’s Trexler Game Preserve, we have educated and entertained more than five million people. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Lehigh Valley Zoo hosts year-round, family-friendly events and activities, educational programs, and camps. Through a mission to create a safe, engaging and enlightening wildlife experience for guests of all ages, the Zoo demonstrates leadership in the cultural, scientific and conservation communities. To learn more about Lehigh Valley Zoo, we invite you to visit our website, www.lvzoo.org, or follow us on Facebook @LVZOO. |
LV ZOO TRAFFIC ALERT: GAME PRESERVE RD CLOSED STARTING MONDAY, August 25th
Starting Monday, August 25th Game Preserve Rd will be closed due to a PPL utility upgrade project. This closure will last for about 3 weeks. This impacts access from Rt. 309 only. Guests arriving via Rt. 100 are not affected.
DETOUR FOR RT. 309 TRAVELERS:
Trucks/Buses (Both Directions): Use Mill Creek Rd (1.8 mi before/after Game Preserve Rd), continue 2.1 mi, turn left on Game Preserve Rd, then right into the Zoo.
Cars Only (8’2” limit): Use Orchard Rd → Old Packhouse Rd → Ruheton Hill Rd → Game Preserve Rd, then enter Zoo. Please follow the posted detour signs.
VIA RT. 100:
Northbound: Kernsville Rd → Horseshoe Rd → Weidasville Rd → Game Preserve Rd
Southbound: Kistler Rd → Game Preserve Rd